2017 Home Run Derby

Odds to Win Derby

Some of Major League Baseball’s best power hitters will put their talents on display in the Home Run Derby in Miami on Monday. This is one of the most exciting events of the year, as home runs are some of the more exciting things one can see in a baseball game. And being that there will be plenty of them here, there’s not much that can beat watching this event. The guy that will be the most confident when he steps out on the field for this event is Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton was the winner of the Home Run Derby in 2016, when Petco Park hosted the event. Stanton also happens to be coming off of a two-homer game on Sunday, and that was against real pitching. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at three of the best picks to win this thing:

Giancarlo Stanton (7-to-4) - It was difficult to choose between Stanton and Judge, but Stanton should be jacked up competing in front of his home crowd. It also helps that Stanton has already won this event before. Judge will likely be a bit nervous, as he is very new to being the center of attention. Stanton, meanwhile, knows exactly how to swing in order to win this type of event. He also happens to be hitting well coming into this thing.

Cody Bellinger (8-to-1) - Bellinger might not have as many homers as fellow rookie Aaron Judge, but he is close and has not played in as many games. The Dodgers’ youngster has similarly taken the league by storm, racking up 25 home runs in just 70 games. He has the ability to stay incredibly poised in the box, and his pop is up there with anybody else in the league. Look for him to really make a run at this thing, and don’t be afraid to back him at 8-to-1.

Justin Bour (15-to-1) - While it might not be the best idea to take three guys in the National League, it’s hard to pass up on Justin Bour at 15-to-1 odds. Those would pay out very favorably if he won, and it’s not that out of the question. Bour, like his teammate Giancarlo Stanton, will also be playing in front of his fans in Miami here. That should give him some extra energy, but it’s not like he’ll really need it that much. He is a tremendous power hitter to begin with, as evidenced by his 20 homers this season.